Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)
Full time
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Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd (TI) is the State-owned Company responsible for operating and developing irrigation schemes funded through public / private partnerships.
Since Tasmanian Irrigation was established in 2008, the Company has taken over management of a range of inherited assets, including dams, irrigation schemes and river works, constructed 16 new irrigation projects, and advanced planning on a further six projects.
Tasmanian Irrigation now oversees 26,000 individual infrastructure assets with a replacement value of approximately $500 million across 19 operational schemes and has the capacity to deliver more than 133,000 megalitres of irrigation water each year.
By 2030, Tasmanian Irrigation expects to manage a portfolio of irrigation infrastructure valued at more than $900 million, capable of delivering 236,000 megalitres of water via 1,786km of pipeline, 49 pump stations, 15 dams and three power stations.
All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum.
ABOUT THE ROLE Tasmanian Irrigation (TI) is searching for a SCADA & Electrical Engineer to join our Operations & Asset Management team. This role will provide technical guidance for TI's electrical, data and control systems function across the growing asset network.
This position is a key role within the Operations & Asset Management Team and supports TI's capacity to deliver uninterrupted water supply to their irrigator body throughout the State. The SCADA & Electrical Engineer is a state-wide role with a primary focus on the provision of Electrical and Control Systems strategy and design, asset management and technical support to the Operations, Program Development and Delivery groups.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Key to this role will be an individual's ability to;
Develop Electrical and Control Systems strategy & capability Provide creative programming and design solutions Deliver high quality technical support and advice Optimise scheme operations through sound problem solving and data analysis Manage delivery of SCADA & Electrical projects with direct budgetary and cost control responsibility Communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate prior experience in a similar position preferably within the development of irrigation schemes, waste water or sewerage networks, large-scale industrial installations, or marine pipeline construction projects.
The successful SCADA & Electrical Engineer will;
Hold a relevant engineering or technical qualification Have demonstrated skills in PLC, RTU, HMI and SCADA design and programming Sound understanding of Electrical, statutory and code compliance Be aligned to TI's people positive culture As the SCADA & Electrical Engineer you will work closely with TI's field technicians, operators and the Manager, Operations & Asset Management to deliver network efficiencies across the existing irrigation network and be involved in the design and development of key electrical infrastructure for new irrigation schemes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work and live in Tasmania and contribute to the growth of the state's agribusiness sector.
WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN You will have the opportunity to influence the organisation's future growth which will make a visible impact right across Tasmania. With a positive and high-performance culture, you will be part of an organisation that will value you and support your future development.
Some of the benefits our people enjoy include:
Competitive remuneration package; Diverse range of equipment and work locations; Access to health and wellbeing coaching; Flexible working arrangements (will vary depending upon the role); Free car parking at Launceston Airport (head office location) 365 days per year for both business and personal use; Tailored personal and professional development opportunities; and Employee Assistance Program access. HOW TO APPLY All interested applicants that meet the qualification and experience requirements as outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply via the Seek platform only .
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
Why you are interested in this position; What relevant experience and qualifications you have; and Why you think you'd be great for this role. To obtain the position description for this role, visit the Career Opportunities page on TI's website or if you have any questions relating to the above position you can email .
*Please note that applications will be reviewed as received.
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